| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Barbarian at age 18 |
| 1 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 1 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 1 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 2 | Continued as Barbarian at age 22 |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Barbarian at age 26 |
| 3 | Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 3 | Tested for psionic powers |
| 3 | Forced to muster out. |
| 4 | Became a Scientist at age 30 |
| 4 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 5 | Continued as Scientist at age 34 |
| 5 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 | Forced to muster out. |
| 6 | Became a Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. The ship suffers severe damage and you are blamed for the disaster. You are court - martialled and discharged. |
| 7 | Became a Artist at age 42 |
| 7 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Artist at age 46 |
| 8 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Continued as Artist at age 50 |
| 9 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 3 Contacts. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 10 | Continued as Artist at age 54 |
| 10 | Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Artist at age 58 |
| 11 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |